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Small UNC System campuses keep COVID in check

October 7, 2020 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

(Oct. 6, 2020) – Let’s hear it for the little guys. As several of the UNC System’s largest institutions were forced to quickly shift classes online as the coronavirus erupted on their campuses, many of the System’s smaller institutions – including its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – have managed to keep the virus… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2020, Crisis Response, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, HBCU, NCCU, North Carolina A&T, UNC Asheville, UNC Pembroke, UNC System, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University

No interruption: 700 laptops for FSU freshmen

May 13, 2020 by Higher Ed Works 1 Comment

FAYETTEVILLE – A thoughtful donor made a timely gift last week to Fayetteville State University’s Class of 2024: Laptop computers for all incoming freshmen next fall. It will mark the first time an entire class at the Historically Black University will be equipped with laptops, the university announced. “I am absolutely thrilled about this generous… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2020, Crisis Response, Fayetteville State University, HBCU

A look at NC’s HMSIs

October 22, 2019 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Some North Carolinians aren’t familiar with our state’s Historically Minority-Serving Institutions (HMSIs) – but HMSIs are taking on growing importance in efforts to build an educated workforce in the state. UNC-TV will take a look at the educational opportunities and partnerships North Carolina’s six public HMSIs provide at 8 p.m. tonight… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2019, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, HBCU, HMSI, NCCU, North Carolina A&T, UNC System, Winston-Salem State University

Check out our HBCU coverage

February 6, 2019 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

North Carolina has a rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – in fact, it has more historically black public universities than any other state.1 Together, North Carolina’s HBCUs have a total economic impact of at least $1.7 billion and generate at least 15,663 jobs. A single year’s graduates will earn $20.7 billion… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2019, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, HBCU, NCCU, North Carolina A&T, UNC System, Winston-Salem State University

HBCUs: Legacy and Leadership

February 21, 2018 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – A special presentation this week by UNC TV’s Black Issues Forum featured an engaging panel discussion about the economic impact and continued relevance of North Carolina’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). HBCUs: Legacy and Leadership, moderated by Deborah Holt Noel, includes commentary from: Fayetteville State University Chancellor James Anderson; Winston-Salem… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2018, Fayetteville State University, HBCU, NCCU, Winston-Salem State University

UNCG/GTCC/ACC: Building expectations for a 4-year degree

August 9, 2017 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

GREENSBORO – There are fancy names for the partnerships UNC Greensboro announced last week to make it easier for students from Guilford Technical Community College and Alamance Community College to transfer to UNCG and earn bachelor’s and in some cases master’s degrees.1 But for UNCG Provost Dana Dunn, it’s about building expectations – especially among… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2017, Fayetteville State University, HBCU, NC Community Colleges, NCCU, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University

“That’s fine with us.”

July 21, 2017 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

FAYETTEVILLE – Fayetteville State University Chancellor James Anderson dismisses any suggestion that there’s something wrong with starting out at a community college. “One of the misperceptions about the relationship between a community college and a four-year institution is that they’re competing,” Anderson says in the accompanying video.  “In actuality, that’s not the case. “They’re a… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2017, EdTalks, Fayetteville State University, HBCU, NC Community Colleges

Fayetteville State: New definition of an HBCU

July 12, 2017 by Higher Ed Works 2 Comments

FAYETTEVILLE – Yes, Fayetteville State University considers itself a Historically Black College and University. But the definition of an HBCU is expanding, Chancellor James Anderson says in the accompanying video. “We like to say FSU is an institution that has a great historical foundation that primarily was African-American,” Anderson says.  “However, we recognize that in order… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2017, Diversity, Excellence, Fayetteville State University, HBCU

FSU: “Necessary in their life”

July 12, 2017 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

FAYETTEVILLE – Chancellor James Anderson readily acknowledges an interdependence between Fayetteville State University and the surrounding community. The university is certainly a local economic driver – one study found it produces an annual economic output of $154 million and 2,210 jobs.1  “Every building we’ve built, we’ve hired people from the city to work on that building,”… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2017, Excellence, Fayetteville State University, HBCU

Graduate from FSU in one year – at 18?

July 12, 2017 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

FAYETTEVILLE – Chancellor James Anderson wants more students like Mikayla Raines and more faculty members like Dr. Carole Weatherford. Anderson likes to highlight exceptional students and faculty at Fayetteville State University.  In the accompanying video, he discusses Raines, who spent three years taking college courses at an Early College High School on FSU’s campus – then… READ MORE

Filed Under: 2017, Excellence, Fayetteville State University, HBCU

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